Sunday, 8 October 2017

Barker Bros 'Arabesque' by John Guildford

Barker Bros 'Arabesque' Art Deco Vase by John Guildford c1928

A large 'Arabesque' vase designed by John Guildford for Barker Brothers of Longton. This hand painted range concentrated mainly on tea and coffee tableware, making this stunning vase a real rarity. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton 'Dutch A - Harlem' Series D1886

Royal Doulton 'Dutch A - Harlem' Series Sugar Basin D1886 c1910

An early Windmill shape sugar basin depicting several images from the Dutch Harlem series with groups of sail boats and a windmill in the distance - designed by Charles Noke and introduced in 1904. For more details visit Premier Antiques


Saturday, 7 October 2017

Burmantofts Faience 'Toad' Spoon Warmer

Burmantofts Faience 'Toad' Spoon Warmer c1885

A superb aesthetic movement spoon warmer modelled as a grotesque Japanese style seated toad. Lovely turquoise majolica/faience type glaze with incised decoration - rare to find in such good condition. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Royal Winton 'Evesham' Chintz

Royal Winton 'Evesham' Chintz Dish c1951

A lovely little Royal Winton 'Evesham' dish with scrolled tab handles. A fresh-looking design introduced in the early 1950s and named after the orchards in the Vale of Evesham.
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Friday, 6 October 2017

Early Blue and White - Wedgwood Botanical Series

Wedgwood Botanical Flower Series 'Violet' Shell Dish c1820

A rare Wedgwood scallop shaped pickle or sweetmeat dish printed in medium blue with a sprig of violets from the Botanical series introduced around 1810. Based on prints taken from contemporary publications such as the Botanists' Repository and the Botanical Magazine. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Charlotte Rhead Crown Ducal 'Wisteria' Pattern 4954

Charlotte Rhead Crown Ducal 'Wisteria' Charger c1937 - Pattern 4954

A stunning Charlotte Rhead 'Wisteria' charger or wall plaque tube-lined in blue with enamelled leaves and flowers in green, pink, yellow, blue and mauve. A vibrant design introduced to great acclaim at the 1937 British Industries Fair. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Thursday, 5 October 2017

'Wild Rose Border' Knife Rests

'Wild Rose Border' Knife Rests c1830

A fine pair of pearlware knife rests printed in medium blue with the wild rose border used on wares depicting Nuneham Courtenay. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Charlotte Rhead Crown Ducal 'Foxglove' Pattern 4953

Charlotte Rhead Crown Ducal 'Foxglove' Vase c1937 - Pattern 4953

A lovely Charlotte Rhead 'Foxglove' vase tube-lined in blue with enamelled leaves and flowers in green, pink, mauve, blue and yellow on a white 'snow' glaze background. A vibrant design introduced alongside 'Wisteria' at the 1937 British Industries Fair. For more details visit Premier Antiques 

Wednesday, 4 October 2017

Webb's Pink Quilted Diamond Satin Glass

Thomas Webb Cased Pink Satin Glass Jug c1885

A rare example of a Webb's quilted satin glass jug, cased pink over white with diamond air traps and applied frosted clear glass handle. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Shelley Floral Pattern 11921 Ripon Trio

Shelley Pink Floral Pattern 11921 Ripon Trio c1930

A very pretty Shelley Ripon shape trio with small biscuit plate - enamelled sprays of pink flowers on a fine quality cream bone china. For more details visit Premier Antiques